Lot 4504
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Description
Purakanui, British War Medal 1914-18. 75522 Pte.A.Melville. N.Z.E.F. Impressed.; also, handcrafted fob medal in gold (9ct, 6.3g, 40x28mm), by W.J.Wesney (Otautau), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'A Token/Of/Honour/To 75522/Pvt.Alex.Melville/From/Purakanui Friends/Great War 1919' [illustrated]. Very fine. (2)
Together with two identity tags for A.Melville (Otago), Silver War Badge (NZ23834) and a NZ Returned Soldiers Association (75522) silver badge.
75522 Pte Alexander Melville, 39th Reinforcements, A Company, NZEF, embarked from New Zealand 13 June 1918.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360